Havi B3 Pro-1 Impressions Thread
Jul 25, 2014 at 8:18 AM Post #1,082 of 4,032
WAAAAAAAAAAAAT? Penon Audio? 
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They just sell them...
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 8:51 AM Post #1,084 of 4,032
  Penon Audio if you're reading this please start using the Westone 2 pin connectors so that the cable is detachable.
 
The current ribbon cable is horrible and I can't attach a clip to it. I can also see why you include so many tips due to fit issues but the problem with all your tips is that they aren't large enough and they aren't long enough. Include longer tips that insert more deeply into the ear so that they will grip your ear more firmly and include some good foam tips like the Comply T-200.
 

 
Imaging is really good on the B3 Pro-1.

The triple flanges in this picture are made by Etymotic, there bore is just 1 mm wide and way too small for the Havi B3. I have tried it recently but it doesn't work out that well as it kills the soundstage at all, making it sound like a cheap IEM which is typically included with smartphones.
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 8:59 AM Post #1,085 of 4,032
Please check these posts for eartip selections:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread/105#post_10459342
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread/915#post_10698086
 
Deep triple flanges are not good for B3's. They kill everything and don't fit as well...
 
 
 
PS: Dear @Dreyka I don't understand the question regarding the detachable cable? Also this thread is related with Havi B3 Pro1. I don't think they answer from a thread post... For other off-topic products you purchased you have to contact Penon directly. They are very kind and I am sure they will answer all your inquiries.
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 10:04 AM Post #1,087 of 4,032
  Please check these posts for eartip selections:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread/105#post_10459342
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread/915#post_10698086
 
Deep triple flanges are not good for B3's. They kill everything and don't fit as well...
 
 
 
PS: Dear @Dreyka I don't understand the question regarding the detachable cable? Also this thread is related with Havi B3 Pro1. I don't think they answer from a thread post... For other off-topic products you purchased you have to contact Penon directly. They are very kind and I am sure they will answer all your inquiries.

 
Does Havi read this thread? Anyway to send feedback to Havi?
 
Differences in sound between tips is mostly rubbish in regards to materials making a difference. Important factors are seal, insertion depth and bore-hole size. Etymotic tips won't work due to the bore hole being far too small but there are tri-flange tips with a larger bore-hole.
 
It's unfair to evaluate an IEM if you are unable to get a good seal. Definitely, appears to be a 7/8Khz peak though. My Carbo Tenores also seem to have a less peaky frequency response.
 
Tips between Carbo Tenores and Havi B3 are also interchangeable due to similar bore size.
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 10:29 AM Post #1,088 of 4,032
   
Does Havi read this thread? Anyway to send feedback to Havi?
 
Differences in sound between tips is mostly rubbish in regards to materials making a difference. Important factors are seal, insertion depth and bore-hole size. Etymotic tips won't work due to the bore hole being far too small but there are tri-flange tips with a larger bore-hole.
 
It's unfair to evaluate an IEM if you are unable to get a good seal. Definitely, appears to be a 7/8Khz peak though. My Carbo Tenores also seem to have a less peaky frequency response.
 
Tips between Carbo Tenores and Havi B3 are also interchangeable due to similar bore size.

The bore size might be a little different between the Havi B3 and the Zero Audio Tenore. Since you can't use the Sennheiser double flanges, which are included to the B3, directly on your Tenore, without any mods.
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 11:02 AM Post #1,089 of 4,032
   
Welcome to the thread Zach !
 
B3 Pro1 is still in production but there is no reason for not purchase a back-up
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Thanks!  Yeah they are scary good for the price which makes me want another - especially since my first unit was DOA. 
 
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BTW - I have found that the sound out of these, as is for most IEM's is much better when the tip/opening to the drivers is closer to the end/front of the comply 500 tips.  So to more easily achieve getting the drivers closer to the ear canal I use some pliers to stretch the comply tips to get them all the way on and have no foam in front of the opening.  Minimizes any of the dampening that happens because of the foam as well.
 
Having these makes me feel better about selling off my ASG-2's.
 
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Jul 25, 2014 at 6:25 PM Post #1,092 of 4,032
I have just seen the edited part on your post [@]Dreyka[/@] , I knew that the B6 is going to have a detachable and even upgraded cable (I have seen some prototype photos). But there is no certainity on what I am writing... things can change on the final product...
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 7:21 PM Post #1,093 of 4,032
@Baycode, not sure if you're allowed to share them based on their request, but if you could and you wanted to, it'd be awesome if you could share some photos/sketching!
 
Jul 25, 2014 at 9:21 PM Post #1,095 of 4,032
I love the havi and the way it presents the music and the natural balanced timbre:).. Cant wait to burn them in and relax and enjoy all my music collection
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was listening to STARWARS on the HAVI/spiral tips ...
thru my SANSA=clip+ , thick Fiio L2 line-out cable, Fiio E18/highgain/bassboost ...
it was SPATIAL, SPECTACULAR...inexpensive setup. :p
 
 

enjoy this effortless singing, emma shapplin once again 
 

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